U.S. GAS PRICES REMAIN HIGH, CALIFORNIA PRICES ACCELERATING

Key Points:

  • While the national average gas price is down from the record set on 3/11, California continues to set records.
  • Overall, the price of a gallon of regular gas has increased from $2.88 one year ago to $4.17 today.
  • In California, the price of a gallon of regular gas has increased from $3.88 one year ago to $5.87 today.
  • California’s $5.87 price per gallon sets the new all-time high for the state.
  • The average price of a gallon of gas in California has increased $0.12 in the last week, $1.13 in the last month, and $1.99 in the last year.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor gas prices across the country.